Objective: Use locational skills to gather information from primary and

secondary sources of information.

Subject: English

Grade Level: Grade 10

Learning across curriculum:

1. Social Studies - Locating historical sites and gathering information about them

2. Science - Using locational skills to identify different ecosystems and gather

information about them

3. Technology and Livelihood Education - Using locational skills to gather information

about potential business locations

Review:

Review the concept of primary and secondary sources of information, as well as the
importance of locational skills in gathering information.

Motivation:

1. Show a video clip of a news reporter using locational skills to gather information
for a report.

2. Conduct a mini treasure hunt in the classroom, where students use locational
skills to find hidden objects.

3. Discuss a real-life scenario where locational skills were used to gather important
information (e.g., a disaster response team using maps to locate affected areas).

Activity 1: Locating Historical Sites

Materials: Maps, laptops or tablets with internet access

Instructions:

1. Divide the class into small groups.

2. Provide each group with a map and assign them a historical site to locate.

3. Instruct students to gather information about the historical site from primary and
secondary sources, such as books, articles, and online resources.

4. Each group should create a presentation or poster showcasing the information

they gathered.

Rubric:

- Accuracy of locational skills (10 points)

- Quality and relevance of gathered information (20 points)

Assessment questions:

1. What are the primary sources of information you used to gather information about
the historical site?

2. How did you apply your locational skills in finding the historical site?

Activity 2: Identifying Ecosystems

Materials: Pictures or descriptions of different ecosystems, laptops or tablets

with internet access

Instructions:

1. Introduce different ecosystems to the class through pictures or descriptions.

2. Instruct students to choose an ecosystem and gather information about it using

primary and secondary sources.

3. Each student should create a report or presentation summarizing the information

they gathered.
Rubric:

- Accuracy of locational skills (10 points)

- Quality and relevance of gathered information (20 points)

Assessment questions:

1. What are the primary sources of information you used to gather information about
the ecosystem?

2. How did you apply your locational skills in identifying the ecosystem?

Activity 3: Locating Potential Business Locations

Materials: Maps, laptops or tablets with internet access

Instructions:

1. Discuss the importance of locational skills in choosing a business location.

2. Instruct students to choose a type of business and research potential locations

using primary and secondary sources.

3. Each student should create a business proposal highlighting the chosen location
and the reasons behind it.

Rubric:

- Accuracy of locational skills (10 points)

- Quality and relevance of gathered information (20 points)

Assessment questions:

1. What are the primary sources of information you used to gather information about
potential business locations?

2. How did you apply your locational skills in choosing the business location?

Activity 4: Exploring Cultural Landmarks

Materials: Maps, laptops or tablets with internet access, books or articles
about cultural landmarks

Instructions:

1. Introduce the concept of cultural landmarks to the class and provide examples.

2. Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a cultural landmark to
explore.

3. Instruct students to use their locational skills to find the exact location of the
cultural landmark on a map.

4. Students should then gather information about the cultural landmark from primary
and secondary sources, such as books, articles, and online resources.

5. Each group should create a multimedia presentation or poster showcasing the

information they gathered and the significance of the cultural landmark.

Rubric:

- Accuracy of locational skills (5 points)

- Quality and relevance of gathered information (5 points)

- Creativity and presentation of the final project (5 points)

Assessment questions:

1. What are the primary sources of information you used to gather information about
the cultural landmark?

2. How did you apply your locational skills in finding the exact location of the cultural
landmark?

Activity 5: Investigating Historical Events

Materials: Maps, laptops or tablets with internet access, historical documents

or articles
Instructions:

1. Present a historical event to the class and explain its significance.

2. Instruct students to use their locational skills to find the relevant locations on a
map.

3. Students should then gather information about the historical event from primary
and secondary sources, such as historical documents, articles, and online resources.

4. Each student should create a timeline or infographic summarizing the key events
and their locations.

Rubric:

- Accuracy of locational skills (5 points)

- Quality and relevance of gathered information (5 points)

- Organization and clarity of the timeline or infographic (5 points)

Assessment questions:

1. What are the primary sources of information you used to gather information about
the historical event?

2. How did you apply your locational skills in finding the relevant locations of the
historical event?

Activity 6: Exploring Natural Disasters

Materials: Maps, laptops or tablets with internet access, articles or videos

about natural disasters
Instructions:

1. Introduce different types of natural disasters to the class and discuss their impact
on different locations.

2. Instruct students to choose a specific natural disaster and gather information

about its occurrence and impact using primary and secondary sources.

3. Students should use their locational skills to identify the locations affected by the
chosen natural disaster on a map.

4. Each student should create a report or presentation summarizing the information

they gathered and the affected locations.

Rubric:

- Accuracy of locational skills (5 points)

- Quality and relevance of gathered information (5 points)

- Clarity and presentation of the report or presentation (5 points)

Assessment questions:

1. What are the primary sources of information you used to gather information about
the chosen natural disaster?

2. How did you apply your locational skills in identifying the locations affected by the
natural disaster?

Note: Remember to adjust the grade level and level of complexity of the
activities based on the abilities and prior knowledge of the students.

Analysis:

Review the presentations, reports, and proposals created by the students. Assess
their understanding of using locational skills to gather information from primary and
secondary sources.

Abstraction:

Summarize the importance of locational skills in various contexts, such as historical

research, environmental studies, and business decision-making.
Application:

Present a real-life problem to the students, such as a city planning issue or a

research project. Instruct them to use their locational skills to gather information and
propose a solution.

Assessment:

1. Conduct a quiz or test that assesses the students' understanding of primary and
secondary sources of information and their ability to apply locational skills.

2. Evaluate the presentations, reports, and proposals created by the students based
on the rubrics provided.

Assignment:

Assign the students to visit a local historical site, identify the ecosystem of a nearby
natural area, or conduct research on potential business locations in their community.
Instruct them to gather information from primary and secondary sources and present
their findings in a written report or presentation.